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About

Kingshurst is a residential area located in the north of the Solihull borough. The housing consists primarily of post-war estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is defined by several large, looping roads and cul-de-sacs.

The area is served by a local parade of shops and a library. A notable feature is the presence of Babbs Mill Lake and its surrounding nature reserve, which provides green space and walking paths for the community.

Area overview

On average Kingshurst has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingshurst is £45,702 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingshurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingshurst is home to around 6,659 people, with a population density of about 4,550.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingshurst Population
6,659
Population density
4,550.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41(+7%)
Vehicle crime
11.71(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(+17%)
Shoplifting
6.76(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.46(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,503
82.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
255
3.83%
Other White
214
3.21%
Caribbean
110
1.65%
Indian
99
1.49%
Total population: 6,660

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,309
25.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
991
19.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
879
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
817
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
12.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,072

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
763
28.75%
Owns outright
727
27.39%
Social rents from council
675
25.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
11.12%
Other social rented
138
5.2%
Total households: 2,654

Property prices in Kingshurst

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 in Kingshurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingshurst in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingshurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£375,000
Flats7£120,000
Semi-Detached23£257,500
Terraced14£217,500

10 years median price trend in Kingshurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst.

All postcodes in Kingshurst

B376DW

Colly Croft

B376BY

Meriden Drive

B376JN

Dunton Road

B376HL

Bannerlea Road

B376LD

Tile Grove

B376BT

Meriden Drive

B376EB

Kingshurst Way

B376ET

Holliars Grove

B376BZ

Ballard Walk

B376HJ

Broomcroft Road

B376JB

Oakthorpe Drive

B376BF

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.